UPDATE: The arraignment originally schedule for Monday, Dec. 13th was delayed. No new date has yet been set.
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State Senator John Bizon of Battle Creek, who represents the 19th District that includes Calhoun, Barry, and Ionia counties, is scheduled to appear in Calhoun County District Court Monday morning. Bizon will be arraigned on an assault charge for allegedly grabbing a nurse practitioner around the waist during a medical examination. According to a report from the Marshall Police Department, the alleged incident occurred August 14th at the Oaklawn After Hours Express in Marshall.
Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt is handling the case after the Calhoun County Prosecutor recused himself. Senator Bizon has not made a public statement regarding the accusation against him.
